Digital Realty, a global leader in cloud- and carrier-neutral data centers, has taken another bold step in deepening Africa’s digital infrastructure with the launch of its third facility in Lagos, Nigeria.
The new site, known as LKK2, is located in Lekki and offers nearly 2 megawatts of IT capacity within 13,000 square feet of data hall space. Designed to meet the surging demand for reliable digital infrastructure, the facility will provide Nigerian businesses and global enterprises with secure, scalable, and interconnected solutions to drive growth.
One of the standout features of LKK2 is its integration with LKK1, Digital Realty’s first Lagos data center that also houses the 2Africa subsea cable landing station. This means organizations will have access to one of the world’s largest undersea cable systems, connecting over 33 countries across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The result: faster connectivity, expanded reach, and greater opportunities for innovation.
Beyond physical capacity, LKK2 is powered by ServiceFabric®, Digital Realty’s interconnection and orchestration platform. Through this, businesses in Nigeria can seamlessly connect to local internet exchanges and also to the highly connected Victoria Island (LOS2) hub, creating a robust ecosystem for digital trade and collaboration.
According to Ike Nnamani, Managing Director of Digital Realty Nigeria, this new launch is more than an infrastructure project.
“LKK2 represents our commitment to unlocking Africa’s digital potential. By expanding our Lagos footprint, we are enabling businesses to scale globally while ensuring Nigeria remains at the heart of West Africa’s digital growth.”
This development comes at a time when Africa is witnessing explosive growth in internet penetration, cloud adoption, and data-driven industries. With its expanding footprint, Digital Realty is positioning itself as the bridge between Africa’s digital future and the global economy.
LKK2 is expected to be fully operational later this year.
